I was accused of theft with no evidence or reason and was later discharged without notice. They are no blocking me from receiving unemployment.

Approved for a transfer to another state, days after I was accused of theft on something I didn't even sign responsibility for, was suspended until further notice. Upon filing for unemployment and being denied I learned that they had discharged me, reason being suspected theft. Now my old co workers from multiple stores are hearing rumors that I am a theif, which is not true in the slightest. I would like to sue for defamation of character, and damages. I fear this fictitious claim will hurt my chances of finding a job in the future and they have really made my time in between jobs hell as I had to spend my last dollars on trying to find a new job. I almost wish they would push formal charges against me so I can prove my innocence.